Spool Winder

Tend machines that wind solder wires onto metal spools.

What does a Spool Winder do?

Tends machine that winds solder wire onto metal spools: Positions empty spool on machine spindle and secures end of wire to spool. Depresses foot pedal and manually guides wire so that wire winds evenly along revolving spool. Weighs filled spool on scales and adds or removes wire to attain specified weight. Cuts wire with wire snippers and hooks end of wire on rim of spool. Verifies size and type of wire with label on end of spool. May tend machine that winds aluminum wire onto metal spools.